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CS 594 Spring 2026 - Advanced Cryptography

Welcome to the class! I am excited to have you. Throughout this website, you’ll find all the relevant information needed for the course.

On this page, I’ll post important announcements, as well as a changelog. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Announcements

  • [April 23, 2026] Slides and recordings for Lectures 24 and 25 posted. Final project presentation information added to the website (announcements already made via Canvas and Ed Discussion). Fixed a missing recording link for last week’s lectures.
  • [April 18, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 23 posted.
  • [April 14, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 22 posted.
  • [April 09, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 21 posted.
  • [April 07, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 20 posted. Schedule updated.
  • [April 05, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 19 posted.
  • [March 29, 2026] Class canceled on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • [March 19, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 18 posted.
  • [March 17, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 17 posted.
  • [March 12, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 16 posted.
  • [March 11, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 15 posted.
  • [March 08, 2026] Added missing slides for Lecture 9.
  • [March 05, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 14 posted.
  • [March 04, 2026] Final Project information posted.
  • [March 03, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 13 posted.
  • [February 26, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 12 posted.
  • [February 24, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 11 posted.
  • [February 19, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 10 posted.
  • [February 17, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 9 posted. Fixed a mistake on the Schedule.
  • [February 15, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 8 posted.
  • [February 10, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 7 posted.
  • [February 05, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 6 posted.
  • [February 03, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 5 posted.
  • [January 29, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 4 posted.
  • [January 27, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 3 posted.
  • [January 22, 2026] Slides and recording for Lecture 2 posted.
  • [January 14, 2026] Class canceled today because I am sick.
  • [January 13, 2026] Added details for the in-class Presentations. Slides and recording for Lecture 1 posted under Lectures.

Important Info

Instructor: Alexander R. Block

Email: arblock [at] uic [dot] edu

Drop-in Office Hours

  • In-person, Monday 12:30-1:30pm or by appointment only.
  • Location: CDRLC 4462.

Course Modality and Schedule: ON CAMPUS, in-person only, CDRLC 2411, 11:00am - 12:15pm Central Time, Mondays & Wednesdays.

Student Guide for CDRLC: Google Doc

Changelog

  • [February 17, 2026] Fixed a mistake on the schedule.
  • [January 9, 2026] Fixed Ed Discussion link above. Updated Academic Integrity section.
  • [January 7, 2026] Schedule updated to account for MLK day; added course Canvas and Gradescope; updated Syllabus.
  • [January 6, 2026] Website made available.